Jul 1, 2012

Watermelon on a stick, isn't that the coolest idea? No cooking required for this one! Sometimes it's the simplest things that make the best desserts.

Take sweet watermelon for example, the perfect summer dessert as is - but add a stick to it and you have a fun way to present it at your backyard parties. I saw this on Real Simple and I knew I wanted to share this idea with you all. My husband thought it was brilliant as we happily enjoyed this after dinner.

Note: not a recipe, simply a fun idea I thought I would share. No cooking requires : )

Watermelon On A Stick

Ingredients:

fresh watermelon, sliced about 1-inch thick

You will need:

posicle sticks

sharp knife

Directions:

Cut watermelon into pizza shaped wedges.

Insert a knife into the center of the rind and push the stick into the hole.

Enjoy and stay cool!

65 comments
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Anonymous, that is really unkind, and entirely unnecessary; if you don't like the idea, stop reading. Plain and simple. I, on the other hand, think this is a fun brilliant idea and I plan on using it this 4th of July. Thanks for the great suggestion! It will help keep dirty hands away from the actual food, and prevent stickiness from dripping down my fingers. Score!paulasplate.net

That's really cute! Was trying to figure out the other day what to do with the 100 popsicle sticks I have left over from the frozen bananas (which my fam totally loved!!) This will be a hit for the 4th...thanks Gina!!

Yes I did...I'm going to have to get a proper account so you can see when I call people out....some people are too rude for me to ignore lol...I don't have that delete button! But yeah, people are incredible sometimes =)

Love this idea, Gina, thanks for sharing. This will be fun for big kids (adults) and little kids alike. You can do this with other things, too, like cantelope and honeydew. Can't wait to use your idea. Thanks for your great recipes!

So it's not a recipe, who cares. It's a really neat and creative way to eat fruit - takes some of the monotony out of eating the same thing every day. Looks eye appealing and brings out a little bit of the kid in all of us. Thanks for the idea. Have a greath 4th.

I really can't believe how negative some people can be. A recipe blog can also include simple and fun ideas to make the lives of moms and babysitters easier by putting watermelon on a stick!Be kind to one another!! :-)

Very cool idea! Had a BBQ last night with watermelon and wishing I had seen this beforehand. Just want to thank you for your amazing ideas and recipes. I started Weight Watchers 6 months ago and have lost 40 pounds. 10 more until goal. When people ask me what's working I always say, "Skinnytaste, of course!"

I don't know what the 'troll'said. But my first thought was HORRIFIED :-O because of the wasted materials. I am seriously disappointed. And I am entitled to that opinion. I love your recipes. And this is not a recipe. It is a waste of $$ and resources that could be put to better use. X-( And if dissent is against the rules on here I will be disappointed and I guess deleted like the 'troll'.

I love this idea. I'm not sure how it is a "waste of materials" as ybegood indicated. The only materials are Popsicle sticks and when you use them in Popsicles aren't they wasted then as well? I will say when saw watermelon on a stick I was hoping for one of your fabulous recipes that I always see on here. However, I like the idea and as others have said "why didn't I think of that?".

As a composter and recycler, I'm here to say the popsicles can be washed and reused. Or used as fire-starting sticks. Or used as flower pot identifiers...so many uses for these WOMs.. But, having had made these because they just look so darn cute on a stick, I'm here to say the mess was significantly less then when my kids eat it just from the rind. And, the adults alike were enjoying it as much as the kids because it was fun. Now that I've seen the other things people have done: freezing and adding alcohol, I'm even more excited about the possibilities. Wee!

All I have to say is.....shish kabob! lolLove your recipes Gina! Keep up the great work. Your wonderful taste and beautiful photos keep me coming back everyday. I have made many recipes from your blog and they have all turned out delicious. For whoever is dissing the 'watermelon on a stick' they either don't have children or do not really appreciate or understand the time it takes for you to do what you do on a daily basis.

So neat! I will be trying this at the next fourth of July get together because I kept waiting for someone to cut open one of those watermelons, and no one ever did! Gina, I use your recipes on a regular basis, thanks soooo much for sharing them with your dedicated readers! And hope you don't let any of those naysayers get cha down :)

OMG, I LOVE THIS IDEA!! THIS IS SO CUTE AND EASY FOR THE KIDS TO EAT IN THE PARK FOR A PICNIC. I ALWAYS CUT MY WATERMELON LIKE THIS FOR "EASY ACCESS" NOW, I'M GOING TO DO THIS FOR LITTLE PARTIES, ETC. WOW, NOW IT'S MAKING ME START TO THINK WHAT OTHER FRUITS I CAN PUT ON A STICK, A SLICE OF CANTOLOUPE, HONEY DEW,SLICED PLUMS, PEACHES, APPLE SLICES ON A STICK...OMG, I'M ALREADY THINKING HOW FAR CAN I GO WITH THIS IDEA. THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLLWAYS HAVE GREAT IDEAS. :)